"I want to be a ninja!" Artemis ran into the living room of Fowl Manor, coming to a stop in front of the couch currently occupied by Butler.
Butler looked up from his copy of Guns and Ammo. "Seriously, Artemis?"
"Dead serious. I want to start training right away. In fact, I already ordered the equipment several days ago. Rush delivery. It should be here any minute."
The doorbell rang. "Here it is!" Artemis shouted. He sprinted off towards the main entrance, Butler tailing behind. He'd never seen Artemis so excited about something like this in his entire life.
As Butler strolled into the main entranceway, Artemis had already retrieved the package; a large box covered in transparent tape, and was ripping it open. He began to pull out various knives. Artemis looked up at Butler. "They only delivered the knives today. I think the rest will arrive promptly by tomorrow though."
"That huge box for just knives?" Butler scratched the back of his head. "How much did you order? I think you may be rushing into this."
Artemis turned back to the box. "Nonsense. I've given great thought to this. The path of the ninja is the path for me."
Butler paid more attention to the knives Artemis was unpacking. Hmm…just regular knives. Wait…What the? What's he pulling out now?
Artemis had brought out a round ball-type object. Butler's eyes widened as he noticed the fuse attached on one end. And Artemis was lighting it!
"I'm not exactly sure what this thing does, Butler. But, I'm going to find out aren't I?" he said, simultaneously lighting the fuse.
"Artemis don't! That's a-"Butler screamed as he rushed towards his charge. But it was too late. The fuse was lit.
Artemis reeled in shock as the bomb exploded in his face, smoke spilling out from the bomb and spreading throughout the manor. Nothing was visible through the white cloud.
"-smoke bomb! A smoke bomb Artemis!" Butler finished his sentence. He waved his arms through the smoke, searching fruitlessly for the boy.
"Oh."